Software Developer for Numerics

Job description
Do you want to work in a team of driven and talented colleagues? Would you like to develop algorithms for products used by engineers and materials scientists worldwide? If so, you may be the one we are looking for!

Thermo-Calc Software attracts the best and brightest minds from around the world to solve challenging problems related to computational materials engineering. At Thermo-Calc Software, we work as a team, so your talent will grow as you learn from and collaborate with other talented individuals

One opening is immediately available within the Software Development Department in Thermo-Calc Software AB, Stockholm, Sweden. We adhere to a remote-friendly mindset, meaning that the work location is flexible for the right candidate.

Thermo-Calc Software takes actions to be an attractive employer who offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as a stimulating work environment with colleagues from all over the world. Our company values a spirit of teamwork and inclusiveness, where we all work together to create the best products and services for our users. Actual benefits vary by location, but we strive to offer all employees a comprehensive health and benefits package according to local standards. 

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be working with all parts of the development process in the team developing the numerical core of Thermo-Calc. A large part of the work will be dedicated to implementing the new CALPHAD core of Thermo-Calc. The current core is written in Fortran, while the new core is developed in Java. The position is also involved in writing and maintaining tests in the Continuous Integration infrastructure (currently Jenkins), maintaining and developing other parts of the core, second-line support and similar tasks.

Qualifications


Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Materials Science with strong focus on numerics, or comparable experience.
Several years of experience in numerical programming languages such as Fortran or C++.
Interest in working with a large legacy code base written in Fortran 77 and 95.
Experience in Java or other object-oriented programming languages is a merit.
Excellent written and verbal language skills in English, knowledge of Swedish is no requirement.
Knowledge of Thermodynamics and CALPHAD is a merit.

In addition, you should be self-motivated and eager to constantly develop your skills.

Application
Application deadline is 2022-06-08, but selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.

For more information about the position, please contact Åsa Vallin or Hannah Sandström, recruitment consultants at Randstad Engineering,  asa.vallin@randstad.se or hannah.sandstrom@randstad.se.

About the company
Thermo-Calc Software is a growing enterprise that globally leads the development of software and databases for computational materials science and engineering. Our products are used for both fundamental and applied research, such as design of new alloys, optimization of processing conditions, quality control and failure analysis. Our flagship software, Thermo-Calc, is licensed to more than 1600 organizations in approximately 70 countries. Our headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and fully-owned subsidiaries operate in Pittsburgh, USA, and Seoul, Korea.